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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,516
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Sitka’s heritage
  • Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
  • Observe Inian Islands wildlife
  • Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords
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Sitka / Juneau
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Biking
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Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.
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Kayaking in Alaska.
from $7,300
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Kids in Nature: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Hiking
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Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $5,649
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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Sitka / Juneau
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Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,027
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
  • Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Spot orcas and humpback whales
  • Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
  • Visit charming Petersburg town
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Sitka / Juneau
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Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $12,906
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Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii

Sitka to Vancouver - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Cruise Glacier Bay cliffs
  • Experience Petersburg by bike
  • Visit U’Mista Cultural Center
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing
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Experience a 15-day Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii expedition aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Explore Glacier Bay, kayak fjords, and gain rare access to Haida Gwaii to discover ancient villages, meet artists, and witness vibrant Indigenous traditions, plus unforgettable wildlife and scenic wonders from Sitka to Vancouver.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $14,425
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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Fairbanks cultural touring
  • View Denali wildlife
  • Ride a glass-domed train
  • Watch bald eagles in Haines
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Fairbanks / Juneau
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark a 16-day Alaska land and sea journey from Fairbanks to Juneau aboard American Constitution. Explore Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Endicott Arm. Ride a dome train, watch whales and glaciers, and enjoy expert-led excursions with rare access to protected waters.
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Alaska
from $9,425
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Watch for breaching whales
  • Discover Haines’ rich history
  • Visit charming Sitka
  • Travel through Frederick Sound
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Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 12-day Alaskan Explorer cruise aboard the American Constitution, taking in Alaska’s untouched landscapes. The adventure begins and ends in Juneau, with stops in Haines, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Dawes Glacier.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $6,835
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • See Haines eagle habitats
  • See Chilkat Valley wildlife
  • Cruise through Endicott Arm
  • Learn Petersburg fishing heritage
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Experience a 9-night Alaska cruise aboard American Constellation, sailing from Juneau through Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Watch calving glaciers, spot whales and eagles, explore Native history, and access protected waterways reserved for small ships.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,835
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
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Juneau / Juneau
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Experience a 9-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise roundtrip from Juneau aboard American Constitution. Navigate Glacier Bay National Park, Endicott Arm, and Wrangell Narrows while exploring Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell through guided wildlife and cultural excursions.
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Tracy Arm Ford
from $7,440
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
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Juneau / Ketchikan
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Take part on a 6-day exploration of Alaska - a beautiful region of tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and unique frontiers. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff tours, and admire the region's spectacular landscapes while aboard the Sea Bird.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

Vancouver to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Discover Misty Fjords by Zodiac
  • Wrangell Narrows navigation
  • Explore Southeast Alaska islands
  • Paddle along Chichagof Island
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Vancouver, BC / Sitka
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Vancouver to Sitka through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote islands by Zodiac and kayak. Spot whales, bears, and eagles, explore Misty Fjords, Wrangell Narrows, and Chichagof Island, and discover rich ecosystems and pristine wilderness unique to this route.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $7,300
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Juneau -Seattle - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Connect with Tlingit culture
  • Watch for whales at Icy Strait
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Juneau / Seattle
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On this 13-day small ship tour onboard Safari Endeavour, explore the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Whales and wildlife, kayaking, and hiking are just some of the activities available. Thirteen days immerse you in the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, as well as secluded landscapes, native culture, and history.
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